According to my calculation, 9 players tied for first at the World Open. They are: GMs Nakamura, Chanda, Stripunsky, Mikhalevski, Becerra, Yudasin, Akobian, Najer and Shabalov. All players with 6 points after 8 rounds drew the last round. Shabalov defeated Perelshteyn in the last round to catch up with the leaders. Round 9July 04, 2007Games […]
Would you pay $400 to enter a chess tournament?
I usually do not pay attention much about the world open but I just read a post on the chess drum new blog about this event which I find interesting. The upcoming world open has BIG price tag if you want to participate. It would cost you around $350 if you are willing enter 4-5 […]
Awesome prizes and Scholarship opportunities
1st Annual Susan Polgar World Chess Challenge for BoysSections: Under 19, 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) 2nd Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for GirlsSections: Open to all, under 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) June 8-10, 2007 – Las Vegas – 6 RD Swiss – G/45 Awesome Prizes! Multiple […]
Kamsky wins Foxwoods blitz playoff
GM Gata Kamsky defeated GM Izoria in a Blitz playoff to win the 2007 Foxwoods Open! Congratulations to Gata! Here are the full standings. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
SP World Open Scholastic Chess
First Annual Susan Polgar World chess Challenge for BoysSections: under 19, 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) Second Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for GirlsSections: Open for all ages, under 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) June 8-10, 2007 Las Vegas6 Round Swiss G/45 Awesome Prizes!College Scholarships Available! (Foreign Students […]
Scholarship Opportunities at the SP World Open
First Annual Susan Polgar World chess Challenge for BoysSections: under 19, 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) Second Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for GirlsSections: Open, under 14, 11, 8 (as of June 8, 2007) Part of the Las Vegas International Chess Festival! Awesome Prizes! COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED!(Scholarship opportunities for […]